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City Council Regular Meeting - 10/11/04 Minutes - Page 9 5.a Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRP A) MRP A Award of Award of Excellence for Sponsorships and Partnerships Excellence for Mayor Klausing welcomed Roseville Assistant Parks and Sponsorships and Recreation Director Jill Anfang, who in turn introduced Partnerships Ms. Susie Miller, MRP A representative. Ms. Miller reviewed the outreach efforts of the City of Roseville for special events such as Rosefest, noting their importance and cost to the community. Mr. Miller recognized the aggressive recruitment partnerships and sponsorships by staff to maintain and improve the annual quality of this event. Ms. Miller presented the 2004 MRPA "Award of Excellence" for the outstanding work of Roseville Parks and Recreation in their research and development of private partnerships and sponsorships to support Rosefest. Mayor Klausing thanked Ms. Miller for the presentation of the award, and accepted the award on behalf of the City of Roseville, residents and staff. At the discretion of the Chair, no formal action was taken. Councilmember Maschka noted that 2005 would be the 25th year of the Rosefest, and would provide a new concept for volunteers and staff to pursue. 5.b Hear a Presentation from the St. Paul Chamber of St. Paul Area Commerce Chamber of Director of Community Services Jodie Daubert of the St. Commerce Paul Area Chamber of Commerce provided an overview of the Chamber's membership geography (with over Y2 of its membership from suburban cOlnmunities); the Chamber's mission, vision, philosophy, initiatives, goals, and local focus, as well as regional impact. Ms. Daubert noted that regional transportation investment was the number one concern of the Chamber and its membership. Ms. Daubert noted the availability of several area "Business Councils" and encouraged Council participation.